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900 Grams to Cups

900 grams is 7¼ cups of all-purpose flour, 4½ cups of granulated sugar, or 4 cups of butter — the answer changes with the ingredient, so pick yours from the chart below.

900 grams is very close to 2 pounds, a bulk amount for flour, sugar, and rice in batch baking and big-pot cooking.

How Many Cups Is 900 Grams?

900 grams is about 7¼ cups of all-purpose flour and 4½ cups of granulated sugar, but 4 cups of butter and 4⅛ cups of packed brown sugar — the same weight, four different volumes. Every row below shows the grams-per-cup weight it is worked out from.

Ingredient900g in cupsg/cup
Water3⅞ cups(3 cups + 13 tablespoons)236
All-Purpose Flour7¼ cups(7 cups + 3 tablespoons + ½ teaspoon)125
Granulated Sugar4½ cups(4 cups + 8 tablespoons)200
Brown Sugar (Packed)4⅛ cups(4 cups + 1 tablespoon + 1¼ teaspoons)220
Butter4 cups(3 cups + 15 tablespoons + 1¼ teaspoons)227
Milk3⅔ cups(3 cups + 10 tablespoons + 2¼ teaspoons)245
Rice (Uncooked)4⅞ cups(4 cups + 13 tablespoons + 2½ teaspoons)185
Oats10 cups90
Cocoa Powder10½ cups(10 cups + 7 tablespoons + 1¼ teaspoons)86
Powdered Sugar7½ cups(7 cups + 8 tablespoons)120

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125g per cup
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900 grams of All-Purpose Flour is about 7¼ cups, using a 236.588 millilitre cup at 125 grams per cup.

Reading

cups
¼½¾1+ 7 full cups (showing the last one)
cups
7.20
tbsp
115.2
tsp
345.6
About 115.2 tablespoons or 345.6 teaspoons (approximate)
Measured out: 7 cups + 3 tablespoons + ½ teaspoon
1 cup (236.588ml) = 125g

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US customary cup (236.588ml) · 125g per cup

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Applies to this page only — the database value (125g per US cup) is unchanged.

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900g to Cups Chart for 96 Ingredients

The same 900 grams fills a different amount of a cup for every ingredient. This chart converts 900g to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons using the US customary cup, with the grams-per-cup weight each row is based on.

Ingredient900g in cupsTbspTspg per cup
Flours
All-Purpose Flour7¼ cups115346125
Bread Flour7⅛ cups113340127
Cake Flour7⅞ cups126379114
Self-Rising Flour7¼ cups115346125
Whole Wheat Flour7½ cups120360120
Almond Flour9⅜ cups15045096
Coconut Flour7 cups113338128
Oat Flour8⅔ cups138415104
Rye Flour8⅞ cups141424102
Spelt Flour7½ cups120360120
Semolina Flour5⅜ cups86.2259167
Buckwheat Flour7½ cups120360120
Sugars and sweeteners
Granulated Sugar4½ cups72216200
Brown Sugar (Packed)4⅛ cups65.5196220
Powdered Sugar7½ cups120360120
Coconut Sugar5 cups80240180
Turbinado Sugar4½ cups72216200
Honey2⅔ cups42.4127340
Maple Syrup2¾ cups44.7134322
Corn Syrup2⅔ cups42.4127340
Molasses2¾ cups43.9132328
Agave Nectar2⅔ cups42.9129336
Butter, oils and fats
Butter4 cups63.4190227
Margarine4 cups63.4190227
Shortening4⅜ cups70.2211205
Vegetable Oil4⅛ cups66.1198218
Olive Oil4⅛ cups66.7200216
Coconut Oil4⅛ cups66.1198218
Lard4⅜ cups70.2211205
Dairy
Milk3⅔ cups58.8176245
Buttermilk3⅔ cups58.8176245
Heavy Cream3¾ cups60.5182238
Half and Half3¾ cups59.5179242
Sour Cream3¾ cups59.5179242
Yogurt3⅔ cups58.8176245
Greek Yogurt3⅔ cups58.8176245
Cream Cheese3⅞ cups62.1186232
Condensed Milk3 cups47.1141306
Evaporated Milk3⅝ cups57.1171252
Ricotta Cheese3⅔ cups58.5176246
Cottage Cheese4 cups63.7191226
Liquids
Water3⅞ cups61183236
Almond Milk3⅔ cups59177244
Oat Milk3⅔ cups59177244
Soy Milk3⅔ cups59.3178243
Coconut Milk4 cups63.7191226
Lemon Juice3⅔ cups59177244
Orange Juice3⅝ cups58.1174248
Vanilla Extract4⅓ cups69.2208208
Chicken Broth3¾ cups60180240
Coffee (Brewed)3¾ cups60.8182237
Rice, grains and pasta
Rice (Uncooked)4⅞ cups77.8234185
Brown Rice (Uncooked)4¾ cups75.8227190
Arborio Rice4½ cups72216200
Oats10 cups16048090
Quinoa5⅓ cups84.7254170
Couscous5¼ cups83.2250173
Bulgur6⅜ cups103309140
Barley4½ cups72216200
Cornmeal5½ cups88.3265163
Spaghetti (Dry)9 cups144432100
Macaroni (Dry)8⅝ cups137411105
Penne (Dry)9 cups144432100
Nuts and seeds
Almonds (Whole)6⅓ cups101302143
Almonds (Sliced)9¾ cups15747092
Walnuts (Chopped)7½ cups120360120
Pecans (Chopped)8¼ cups132396109
Cashews6⅝ cups105315137
Peanuts6⅛ cups98.6296146
Pistachios7⅓ cups117351123
Peanut Butter3½ cups55.8167258
Sesame Seeds6¼ cups100300144
Sunflower Seeds6⅜ cups103309140
Pumpkin Seeds7 cups112335129
Chia Seeds5⅜ cups85.7257168
Flax Seeds5⅜ cups85.7257168
Baking staples
Cocoa Powder10½ cups16750286
Chocolate Chips5⅓ cups84.7254170
White Chocolate Chips5⅓ cups84.7254170
Cornstarch7 cups113338128
Breadcrumbs8⅓ cups133400108
Shredded Coconut9⅔ cups15546593
Raisins5½ cups87.3262165
Dried Cranberries7½ cups120360120
Milk Powder7½ cups120360120
Baking Powder4⅛ cups65.5196220
Baking Soda3⅛ cups50150288
Instant Yeast6 cups96288150
Salt3⅛ cups50150288
Gelatin Powder6 cups96288150
Cheese
Parmesan (Grated)9 cups144432100
Cheddar (Shredded)8 cups127382113
Mozzarella (Shredded)8 cups129386112
Feta (Crumbled)6 cups96288150
Blue Cheese (Crumbled)6⅔ cups107320135
Goat Cheese3⅞ cups62.6188230

Converting 900 Grams to Cups

When converting 900 grams to cups, the result varies significantly based on the ingredient's density. Here's how the most common ingredients compare:

All-Purpose Flour

7¼ cups

7 cups + 3 tablespoons + ½ teaspoon

Almond Flour

9⅜ cups

9 cups + 6 tablespoons

Granulated Sugar

4½ cups

4 cups + 8 tablespoons

Brown Sugar (Packed)

4⅛ cups

4 cups + 1 tablespoon + 1¼ teaspoons

Powdered Sugar

7½ cups

7 cups + 8 tablespoons

Honey

2⅔ cups

2 cups + 10 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon

Why the Difference?

The reason 900g of flour isn't the same volume as 900g of sugar comes down to density. Flour is light and fluffy, with air trapped between particles, so a cup of flour weighs less. Sugar crystals pack together more densely, making a cup of sugar heavier.

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How many cups is 900 grams?

900 grams equals different amounts in cups depending on the ingredient. For all-purpose flour, 900g is about 7¼ cups. For sugar, 900g is about 4½ cups. Always check the specific ingredient for an accurate conversion.

How many cups is 900g of flour?

900 grams of all-purpose flour is approximately 7¼ cups. Different types of flour have slightly different weights per cup.

How many cups is 900g of sugar?

900 grams of granulated sugar is approximately 4½ cups. Brown sugar (packed) weighs 220g per cup, so 900g is about 4⅛ cups.

Is 900 grams the same as 900ml?

Only for water and water-like liquids. 900g of water equals 900ml. However, for other ingredients, grams (weight) and milliliters (volume) are not the same because of different densities.

How do I measure 900 grams without a scale?

Without a scale, you can estimate using cup/spoon measurements. Use our converter to find the cup equivalent for your specific ingredient, then measure carefully using the spoon-and-level method for dry ingredients.